Podcast Episodes

The Hidden Cost of DBE Recertification: Trauma, Trust & Resilience | Yajaira Morphonios

What happens when a certification process meant to create opportunity begins to reopen old wounds?

In this powerful episode of Diversity Conversations…

5 months ago

Leadership That Works: The Truth About Equity, Inclusion & Power | Celeste Warren

In this powerful episode of Diversity Conversations, we sit down with diversity champion, global leader, and author Celeste Warren for an honest and …

5 months, 1 week ago

What Is Your Brand Really Saying? | Leadership, Reputation & People-Centered Business

In this episode of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis explore a powerful leadership question:

What is your brand really saying when …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Is AI Making Us Smarter or More Lonely? | Leadership, Learning & Human Connection

In this live episode of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis explore a timely question with real leadership implications: Is AI makin…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

“We Must Save Us”™ | Closing the Health Gap with Renee Mahaffey Harris

“We Must Save Us”™ — a message from Renee Mahaffey Harris calling communities to take collective responsibility for health, advocacy, and care for on…

6 months ago

Living a RAW Life: Ready, Able & Willing | Youth Leadership, Mentorship & Illuminate

In this conversation, Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis are joined by Diara Shaw, 2026 Illuminate Leadership Conference Curator, and Terrance Watson, a mul…

6 months, 1 week ago

What Does It Mean to Be Human? | Belonging, Failure & Leadership

In this episode of Diversity Conversations, Tommie Lewis is joined by Paul James (Scholar, President & Chief People Strategist at Lighthouse Strategy…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Words Can Break a Man: Doron Hunter on Faith, Identity, and Vitiligo

In this powerful installment of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis sits down with lifelong friend Doron Hunter for a raw and deeply human conversati…

6 months, 3 weeks ago

The Two White Socks Principle: Leadership, Faith, and the Power of Simplicity

In this unscripted, heartfelt episode of Diversity Conversations, Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis follow the conversation where it naturally leads: towar…

7 months ago

Leadership, Purpose & the Power of Human Connection: A Conversation with Gerardo Macias

In this episode of Diversity Conversations, hosts Eric Ellis and Tommie Lewis welcome Gerardo Macias, Independent Board Member and Partner at DHR Glo…

7 months, 1 week ago